Steve Mensch, President of Tyler Perry Studios, Dies in Plane Crash at 62
Steve Mensch, the president and general manager of Atlanta-based Tyler Perry Studios, tragically died Friday night when the small plane he was piloting crashed on Florida’s Gulf Coast. The studio confirmed the news Saturday, releasing a heartfelt statement: “We are incredibly saddened by the passing of our dear friend Steve Mensch. Steve was a cherished […]
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to Light Up Manhattan Despite Rainy Forecast
The iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade returns to Manhattan today, featuring a dazzling lineup of 17 giant character balloons, 22 floats, 15 novelty and heritage inflatables, 11 marching bands, 700 clowns, and 10 performance groups. Despite rain predicted by Abc7ny AccuWeather, millions are expected to line the 2.5-mile parade route, stretching from the Upper West […]
Judge Denies Bail for Sean “Diddy” Combs, Citing Danger to Community
A New York federal judge has denied bail for hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, citing “clear and convincing evidence” that he poses a danger to the community and that no combination of conditions could ensure public safety. Judge Arun Subramanian pointed to compelling evidence of Combs’s alleged violent tendencies, including video footage from a 2016 […]
Prosecutors Urge Denial of Sean Combs’ Bail, Alleging Witness Tampering and Jury Manipulation
Federal prosecutors have urged the court to deny Sean Combs’ new bail application, arguing that the music mogul poses “serious risks of danger and obstruction” in his ongoing criminal sex trafficking case. In an overnight court filing, prosecutors alleged that while in jail, Combs has engaged in activities designed to undermine the judicial process. These […]
Chidimma Adetshina Makes History as First Runner-Up at 73rd Miss Universe
Nigeria’s Chidimma Adetshina made history by finishing as the first runner-up at the 73rd Miss Universe Competition in Mexico on November 16. The fierce finale saw Adetshina go head-to-head with Denmark’s Victoria Kjaer Theilvig, who clinched the crown. Described as one of the most captivating Miss Universe competitions in recent years, the event showcased the […]
Mia le Roux, First Deaf Miss South Africa, Withdraws from Miss Universe Due to Health Concerns
Mia le Roux, set to represent South Africa at the Miss Universe finals this weekend in Mexico, has withdrawn from the competition due to health concerns, organizers announced. The 28-year-old made history in August as the first deaf woman to be crowned Miss South Africa, following a competition marked by controversy when another finalist withdrew […]
French Families Sue TikTok, Alleging Algorithm Promoted Harmful Content Leading to Teen Suicides
Seven French families have filed a lawsuit against TikTok, alleging that the platform’s algorithm exposed their teenage children to harmful content, which they claim contributed to the suicides of two 15-year-olds. The lawsuit, submitted to the Créteil judicial court, argues that TikTok’s algorithm promoted videos encouraging suicide, self-harm, and eating disorders. According to Laure Boutron-Marmion, […]
Quincy Jones, Legendary Producer Behind “Thriller” and “We Are the World”, Dies at 91
Legendary musician and producer Quincy Jones, who collaborated with icons like Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra, has passed away at 91. Jones’ publicist, Arnold Robinson, confirmed that he “passed away peacefully” on Sunday night at his Bel Air home. In a heartfelt statement, his family shared, “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share […]
Atlanta Rapper Young Thug Accepts Plea Deal on Gang-Related Charges, Receives Probation and House Arrest
Atlanta rapper Young Thug, legally known as Jeffrey Lamar Williams, has accepted a plea deal, changing his plea to guilty on gang-related charges in Fulton County, Georgia. On Thursday afternoon, Williams appeared in court to enter his guilty plea. He was sentenced to time served, followed by 15 years of probation, and is expected to […]
Actress Teri Garr, Star of “Young Frankenstein” and “Tootsie”, Dies at 79
Teri Garr, the beloved actress known for her roles in classics like “Young Frankenstein”, “Tootsie”, ” Mr. Mom”, and “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”, has passed away at the age of 79. Garr’s death was confirmed by her publicist, Heidi Schaeffer, who stated that she died peacefully on Tuesday morning in Los Angeles, surrounded […]
